The upscale Pittston restaurant unveiled its latest seasonal offerings…
Rikasa has just announced its updated Winter menu. The popular Italian eatery, located in Pittston, PA, rotates in new, seasonal dishes on a regular basis. And now that we’re full-on in the grip of another NEPA Winter, the restaurant has unveiled its heartier fare to help diners make it through these cold, dark days.
The updated menu (below) is chock-full of some very delicious-sounding cuisine. Rikasa being one of the finer Italian establishments in the Pittston area, the pasta dishes deserve special attention and consideration.
Looking through Rikasa’s Winter menu, a few of the items stand out to me as sounding especially interesting. Starting with the Appetizers, the Chevallata and Oyster Rockefeller instantly caught my eye. Never one to pass up a good sausage, I’ll likely order the Chevallata on every visit. As for the Oyster Rockefeller, the dead of winter is the ideal time to eat these dressed-up oysters, topped with cheese, spinach, and a splash of French liquor.
Moving down to the Meats, Dr. Pepper Braised Short Ribs sound amazing. While certainly not the “sexiest” of the meat preparations on the menu (that distinction goes solidly in the direction of the Australian Wagyu Strip Steak), short ribs are always a comforting dish that hits all the right notes on cold, blustery nights.
And now we arrive at the Pasta section. The Penne, Shrimp, and Crab – served in a garlic cream sauce – is something I won’t pass up. I’m also an unapologetic Bolognese fanboy, so the Spaghetti Bolognese will also eventually be finding its way to a plate in front of me in the very not-distant future.
Saltimbocca is an ideal Winter dish and Rikasa is offering both the veal and chicken varieties. For me, it’ll be the Veal Saltimbocca. Pairing it with a mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes dials up the heartiness to straight-up comfort food levels. Again, this is what you want to be eating while making your way through the bowels of a Northeast Pennsylvania Winter.
Honestly, the Seafood and Vegetarian offerings don’t particularly strike me as anything worth getting overly excited about. All of it sounds very good, but compared to the other dishes on Rikasa’s Winter menu, I’d be okay with passing on them. It leaves more room for Bolognese and short ribs.
What do you think?
What are your thoughts on Rikasa’s updated Winter dishes? Tell us all about it in the comments section below. It’ll feel good to get that off your chest.
